Elephant Gray 1005-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8D847F, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roanoke Taupe from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8D847F · 1005-5
Elephant Gray
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Elephant Gray Technical Profile
HEX Code#8D847F
RGB141, 132, 127
Estimated LRV23.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familygray
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Elephant Gray
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Elephant Gray
#8D847F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Elephant Gray
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Elephant Gray Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Elephant Gray — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Elephant Gray have?
Elephant Gray by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Elephant Gray from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Elephant Gray are Roanoke Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Fallen Rock by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mole's Breath by Farrow & Ball (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Elephant Gray's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Elephant Gray?
Elephant Gray has a estimated lightness value of 23.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Elephant Gray's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.